What Is the Ground-State Valence-Shell Electron Configuration of the Group

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the ground-state valence-shell electron configuration of the group of elements indicated by the shaded portion of the periodic table?

• A)ns²
• B)ns^2np2
• C)ns²(n-1)d²
• D)ns²(n-2)f²

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